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Species: Ulmus glabra

(ul'mus glā'brå)

Ulmus glabra

Scotch Elm; Wych Elm

Found on Course Walks

High pH

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

Several cultivars of this species are available in Europe but due its invasive nature here only a few are available in the U.S. The two below are commonly found in the trade.

'Camperdownii', 'Pendula'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

80'-100' H; 50'-70' W

Deciduous

Large, massive, open

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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